The concept of social comparison refers to the tendency for individuals to compare their characteristics and abilities against those of others. This process can have both positive and negative...
Societal Validation Influences Self-Confidence and Identity Coherence Among LGBTQ Individuals
Society's reactions to gender and sexual orientation can have significant effects on people who...
LGBT stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and it refers to individuals who identify themselves with these orientations. Spiritual affirmation is the practice of accepting and valuing...
How does recognition from others influence the development of moral character, identity coherence, and relational ethics?
In order to understand how recognition from others impacts moral...
Gender Variance and Religious Minority Status Intersectionality and Identity Coherence
Gender variation is defined as an individual's deviation from social norms related to their assigned sex. An...
Validation of Gender Expression Impacts Identity Coherence
Validation is a powerful force that can have profound effects on individuals' perceptions of their gender identity and how it relates to...
How Do Bisexual Individuals Reconstruct Self-Narratives To Integrate Experiences Of Fluid Attraction And Identity Coherence?
Bisexuality is a term used to describe an individual's romantic and/or...
Engagement in activism and social justice work can have significant effects on an individual's sense of empowerment, identity coherence, and emotional resilience. For many people, participating in...
There are many reasons for someone to come out, either about their gender identity, their sexual orientation, or both.
There is something unique about being "out" twice - once as...
Queer reinterpretation of sacred narratives refers to the process of examining and challenging traditional interpretations of religious texts and beliefs that have been used to exclude LGBTQ+...